Jan 07
The Bathtub Racer I discovered while perusing some photos from IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Convention. It’s a bathtub…you can drive. For those who want something a little different, there is a toilet too. I would be concerned with a big guy (6’and3.5″ tall) like me fitting into this mini tub. But …
Jan 06
an interesting article Via SaveDisney.com: MICKEY GOES BOLLYWOOD? Disney’s un-creative executives could learn some valuable lessons from India’s massive movie industry. Jim Douglas contemplates the G-Rated film. _____________________________________ Visit http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/ to see my production art for my comic book, Beyond the Great Chimney as well as other art, sketches and drawings.
Jan 05
They seem to come is spurts; the 1950’s, the 1980’s too: 3D comics. Comics printed in Red and Blue lines that give us the illusion that they are popping off the page by wearing special glasses. Well HERE is a page by a gentleman, Ray Zone, who converts conventional art to appear in 3-D. Ray …
Jan 03
Elvis was designed by character designer Gogue and both puppets were sculpted by Marc Spess. I just discoverd this neat site with How-To information on doing Clay Stop Motion Animation called www.animateclay.com. The author/animator/artist Marc Spess writes: Welcome to the only web page devoted to people interested in the somewhat mysterious technique of clay animation. …
Jan 03
Well it’s the first Monday of the New Year, 2005. So I am trudging ahead to fulfill my New Years goals of blogging and updating the site more. Today I bring you a panel of art from Issue #2 of Beyond the Great Chimney. This is one of my favorites, since I love drawing fantasy …
Jan 02
I know, I know, you probably all think I have died, or at least my comic book has. But I/It is alive. I have busy at work with a goal of bringing you the continuing story of Victor Grassrootsâ„¢ journey Beyond the Great Chimneyâ„¢. As with many artists, it is always a struggle to create …
Jan 01
As a kid I always liked the giant Japanese robot on “Space Giants” who I knew as Goldar. Little did I know his real name is Ambassador Magma and he was created by Animation/Manga master Osamu Tezuka. Mr. Tezuka also created Astro Boy and KImba the White Lion. How can you not love a robot …
Dec 31
I want to wish everyone a very happy 2005. What resolutions, you ask, am I making for 2005? Well lots, but as many of us, I have a hard time keeping them. But maybe if I post them here, you fine folks out there will keep me on track. 1) To work harder then ever …